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Gary Houston Electric has been offering trusted residential electrical services in Little Rock since 1978, and we’re available around the clock to take care of your emergency electrical needs. We also encourage you to include us in your renovation planning so we can help you make informed decisions and get the most value for your home improvement dollar. Even newly constructed homes can benefit from a few upgrades, and we love helping our customers lower their energy costs!

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In a world of cookie-cutter modern architecture, there’s nothing like owning a home with a bit of old-school charm! Budget-conscious home shoppers love finding “fixer uppers” in well-established neighborhoods and making upgrades as their budget allows, but you should always generously overestimate restoration costs before making an offer on an older home. Most importantly, you want to ensure that the home meets the most modern safety standards before you and your family move in!

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Inflation rates haven’t been this high in decades, and the spending power of a dollar certainly isn’t what it used to be! Whether we’re buying groceries, household goods, or gasoline, there seems to be no end in sight to these higher prices. Utility providers also operate monopolies with the authority to increase rates as they see fit. The only option homeowners have to lower their bills is reducing their energy consumption, but that’s often easier said than done. The good news is that our team at Gary Houston Electric is always a phone call away, and we love helping our customers save money!

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Whether you operate a large retail business, a small boutique shop, or something in between, every detail is important! Providing a quality product or service should always be your top priority, and you also want to create a retail experience that will make prospective customers seek you out. Many customers still prefer shopping at a real store to buying online, and our team of commercial lighting designers at Gary Houston Electric is ready to help you take your retail space to the next level!

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There’s no better place to be than The Natural State on a calm, clear day, but every Arkansan is familiar with our seasonal weather extremes, as well as the threat of thunderstorms, flash floods, and tornadoes throughout the year. Hundreds of central Arkansas homeowners are still rebuilding after 2023’s F3 tornado 2023, and the Northwest Arkansas community of Rogers is currently in a state of emergency after an F2 tornado struck a few short weeks ago. Weather-related power outages can last for weeks, particularly in suburban and rural areas, and they’re inconvenient for everyone. But for senior citizens, families with small children, and individuals who use CPAP machines and other medical devices, they’re far more serious. The good news is that a KOHLER emergency backup generator is more affordable than you think, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is ready to give you a no-obligation quote!

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Whether the place you live is your first home, your “forever home,” or simply a temporary residence while you save up for your next big move, keeping your family safe and comfortable will always be your top priority! Our team at Gary Houston Electric is just a phone call away when you want to schedule an in-home electrical safety inspection, and we also love helping Arkansans find ways to lower their energy bills!

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If you purchased an older home, you probably had a few home decor updates in mind when you made your offer. If you own a custom-built home, it’s also perfectly natural to grow weary of something you loved a few short years ago. But, when it’s time to make a change, be sure to include your home lighting design in your plans!

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Spring has sprung in Arkansas, and summer isn’t far away! Most families look forward to spending more time outdoors or taking their children on a much-needed vacation, but don’t look forward to triple-digit outdoor temperatures and utility bills! But lowering your bills is easier than you think, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is always a phone call away when you’re ready to get started!

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Gary Houston Electric has been proud to be Arkansas’ leading residential and commercial electrical contractor for over four decades, and we appreciate it each time our satisfied customers leave us a five-star review or vote for us in local reader’s polls. Reputations take a lifetime to earn and a single unhappy customer to lose, which is why we stand behind every service call with a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

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Owning or managing a small business presents plenty of challenges, and it’s essential to pay attention to the right details; your business’ lighting package helps to set the stage for success, and it’s an important detail that should never be overlooked! Gary Houston Electric has been Arkansas’ most trusted commercial electrician for over four decades, and we love partnering with local companies to help them grow. We’re always a phone call or mouse click away whenever you have lighting design questions, and we encourage you to contact us anytime for a no-obligation consultation!

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